Pyrausta aurata (Mint moth)

Last update: 30 April 2025


Common

Location Krimpen aan den IJssel, garden
Observations
2025-IV-12


A very thirsty Mint moth (Pyrausta aurata)? The moth seemed hell bend on drinking, however ended in it every time she tried. Immediately after being rescued she returned to the water edge and history repeated. Eventually she left after drying a bit.

Mint moth (Pyrausta aurata), imago
Mint moth (Pyrausta aurata), imago

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